The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Paganelli is huge powerful and totally implosive. The seductive allure of the 2007 is nowhere to be found. Instead the 2006 is built on a serious spine of formidable tannin and dark red/black fruit. Hints of tar licorice rose petals and tobacco inform the powerful virile finish. The 2006 is going to require considerable patience but it is clearly a jewel of a wine even at this early stage. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2046. It's hard to know where to start with these new releases from Il Poggione as every wine I tasted was strikingly beautiful. This is a great showing from father and son team Fabrizio and Alessandro Bindocci. Il Poggione's Brunello di Montalcino remains one of the most fairly priced ageworthy wines on the planet. Readers may want to take a look at my video interview with Alessandro Bindocci posted on www.erobertparker.com for more on Il Poggione. --- Antonio Galloni

This vineyard-designated riserva delivers perfumed notes of red rose pressed flower and a bright berry-driven bouquet. In the mouth this is a plump bold wine with thick concentration and loads of dark fruit such as blackberry and plum. The tannic firmness suggests at least 10 years of cellar aging. Overall it is beautiful elegant and bold.